Page-30 of Current Affairs - March, 2023

What is YDB-60?

March 6, 2023

The Indian Navy has received the first fully indigenized fuze YDB-60 for the underwater anti-submarine warfare rocket RGB-60. The fuze was manufactured by the private Indian Industry M/s Economic Explosives Limited (EEL) which is based in Nagpur. Significance of the ..

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Mental State of the World Report

March 6, 2023

The third annual mental state of the world report was released recently by a non-profit called Sapien Labs. The report is based on the survey of over 4 lakh participants across 64 countries. What does the report say? According to ..

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Bulgaria’s Liberation Day

March 6, 2023

Bulgaria celebrates its Liberation Day/ Unification Day on March 3 each year. The day marks Bulgaria’s freedom from Ottoman rule after almost five centuries of control. The day is observed to honour the Bulgarian volunteers who fought alongside Russian and ..

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Who is Ales Bialiatski?

March 6, 2023

Ales Bialiatski is a Nobel laureate and the co-founder of the Viasna human rights group, which had been at the forefront of providing legal and financial aid to those who were imprisoned during protests against the long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko. ..

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What is Polystoechotes punctate?

March 6, 2023

Polystoechotes punctate, which was thought to be extinct in the eastern United States, was rediscovered in 2012 after more than 5 decades. The giant Jurassic-era insect was found in Arkansas. Jurassic Era occurred some 201.4 million years ago. There is ..

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What is NPCDCS?

March 6, 2023

The Indian Government launched the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) in 2010 to prevent and control major non-communicable diseases. It focuses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, early diagnosis, health promotion ..

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What is HUID Number?

March 6, 2023

Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number is a unique 6-digit alphanumeric code consisting of numbers and letters. It is stamped manually on a piece of jewellery at the Assaying & Hallmarking centres. It ensures the purity and fitness of gold via ..

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National Safety Day 2023

March 6, 2023

National Safety Day is celebrated annually on March 4 across India. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of health and safety at workplaces and create a culture of safety among the general public. Why is National Safety Day ..

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What is Acute Kidney Injury?

March 6, 2023

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) or Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is the sudden failure of the kidney’s functioning that occurs within a few hours or a few days. It causes the accumulation of waste products in blood, making it hard of ..

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What is SAMARTH scheme?

March 6, 2023

The SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) scheme is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling initiative that aims to provide incentives and create jobs in the organized textile industry and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of ..

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